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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 602.18 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 602.18 and 270.59 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 602.18 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/602.18 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 602.18 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 162,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,939.52/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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